Colocation is leasing space for one's own servers or racks of servers in a datacenter owned by another entity.
Colocation is leasing space for one's own servers or racks of servers in a datacenter owned by another entity.
Questions tagged [colocation]
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Secure Colocation Kiosk
I am looking to create a secure colocation kiosk so that customers can confirm http, ping, ssh etc.
This would include just a browser, ssh client (possibly firessh firefox addon), and possibly MTR/traceroute tool. It would be locked down, and only…
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Are Colocation Cross Connects Worth While
We currently operate three clusters of collocated machines in different data centers.
Recently, I became aware that our newest data center will offer to cross connect us to a bandwidth provider free of charge.
In the past, I never really…
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When colocation provider asks what my market is what do they mean?
I am looking into colocation services and was asked "what my market is." Does this refer to what my application is, what my requirements are or both?
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How do I negotiate for colo space?
I guess this isn't a technical question, but it definitely is something IT teams deal with, so here goes:
I'm looking at getting a rack at a local colocation facility. I'm weighing the options versus building out in a cloud platform. We are REALLY…
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general info on colocation
Just some quick questions on colocation and what things to look out for.
When looking for a colocation facility, what are things I should be looking for? What are the differences between a cheap facility and a high end one?
PS. how many servers can…
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colocation wants minimum of 1 MBit transfer
if a colocation company wants you commit to at least 1 MBit transfer, I'm curious what that translates to monthly assuming one maxes out on the 1 mbit.
any general rule of thumbs in terms of how many Amps to get?
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MAPS software on colocated server
Possible Duplicate:
Can you help me with my software licensing issue?
As a participant in MAPS program, are we allowed to place the software installation on a colocated server , or does it have to be installed in the office itself ?
Also, is this…
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Colocation Responsibilities
I am currently hosting a few websites on three dedicated servers (unmanaged) and considering moving to owned colocated servers in order to have better control on the quality of hardware and to be reduce the middle-man that could potentially have…
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